About Guild
The surname Guild is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gild," meaning "payment" or "tribute." It was originally used as a metonymic occupational name for a member of a guild, which was an association of craftsmen or merchants in medieval times. The guilds played a significant role in regulating and protecting the interests of their members, and the surname Guild likely originated as a way to identify those who belonged to these organizations. Over time, the surname Guild has evolved and can now be found in various English-speaking countries.
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The surname Guild is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Guild based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Guild is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Guild in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Guild using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.